When typing a WBS element into ECMS, should the dot be included?

• A. No, it should not be included
• B. Yes, it should be included
• C. Only for certain elements
• D. It depends on user preference

Answer: (A)

Dots should not be included when typing a WBS element into ECMS. ECMS uses a canonical, punctuation-free identifier for each WBS element, so entering the code without dots keeps it consistent and searchable across the system. Including a dot can cause the value to be misinterpreted as a decimal or as separate sub-elements, leading to validation errors, mismatches, or incorrect linking in reports and SAP integration. If you encounter a WBS code with dots from another source, strip the punctuation and use the plain code that ECMS expects.